BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//An Appalachian Summer Festival - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:An Appalachian Summer Festival X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for An Appalachian Summer Festival REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T193000 DTSTAMP:20260715T183250Z CREATED:20260324T140001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T183250Z UID:10000052-1784230200-1784230200@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Complexions Contemporary Ballet DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General Store \n \n \n \n \n \n Complexions Contemporary Ballet explodes onto the stage with boundary-breaking artistry under visionaries Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. Raw athleticism meets sleek precision\, where 16 powerful dancers command the stage with fierce grace and technical brilliance that’ll leave you breathless.  \nThe program’s first half is comprised of rep spanning the company’s 32-year history\, featuring Rhoden’s Imagine Joy (music by Beethoven and Barber)\, Honestly (Donny Hathaway)\, First Comes Love (David Rozenblatt)\, Amazing Grace (traditional)\, and an excerpt from Mercy (Hans Zimmer). The second half showcases Love Rocks\, featuring seven of Grammy rock icon Lenny Kravitz’s biggest hits\, including “I Belong to You\,” “Fly Away\,” “Here to Love\,” and “Are You Gonna Go My Way.” \nPatrons are invited to stay for a post-show Q&A with Complexions company members: \n\nJillian Davis\, Co-Assoc. AD\nJoe Gonzalez\, Co-Assoc. AD\nAdisson Ector\nAngelo De Serra\nMarissa Mattingly\n\n“Companies like Complexions are game-changing: they’re forging a path for what ballet can be instead of what it historically has been.” —The Guardian \n“If there is one thing that Complexions knows how to do well (and\, let’s be honest\, they do many things quite well)\, it’s their choreographic exploration of rock ‘n’ roll and popular music.” —Hollywood Soapbox \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $45 Tier 1$35 Tier 2$25 Tier 3$10 student/child \nApp State Faculty/Staff:$5 off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3 \nAll tickets include NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Complexions Contemporary Ballet “NIQUE” MasterclassWednesday\, July 13\, 5:30-7pmVarsity Gym Dance Studio 208 A/B\, App State campus  |  For intermediate dancers ages 13+  |  FREE and Open to the Public\nRegistration appreciated. Register HERE. \nNIQUE is the official technique of Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Developed with a total body approach to training\, this tusion of classical and contemporary-based dance methods is used to take a dancer to the next level through a series of fluid exercises constructed to build strength\, stability and overall placement. \nAll dancers younger than 18 are required to have a parent/guardian onsite throughout the event. \nQuestions? Chenauskyc@appstate.edu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/complexions-contemporary-ballet/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classic Concert Series,Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/web_05.27.25-Complexions2590.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T193000 DTSTAMP:20260712T193918Z CREATED:20260324T140030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T193918Z UID:10000046-1783884600-1783884600@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:WindSync DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General Store \n \n \n \n \n \n Over nearly two decades of performing\, WindSync has proven itself “a major force in the American chamber music landscape” (Arts and Culture Texas)\, leaping from prizewinning Concert Artists Guild and Fischoff performances to the stages of Carnegie Hall\, the Library of Congress\, Metropolitan Museum of Art and more. Breaking the “fourth wall” between performers and audience\, WindSync’s dynamic performance style incorporates memorization and storytelling to showcase the expressive range of the flute\, oboe\, clarinet\, French horn and bassoon. \nThe quintet brings Boone a summery set of classical music with an American accent\, inflected with folk\, jazz and minimalism. Also featured is Mozart’s Serenade in C minor\, a dramatic masterpiece of classical music. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $45 Standard$40 App State Faculty/Staff$20 student/child \nAll tickets include NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/windsync/ LOCATION:Rosen Concert Hall\, Broyhill Music Center\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classic Concert Series,Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/web_WindSync_Carlin-Ma_01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260707T152233Z CREATED:20260324T140055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T152233Z UID:10000047-1783864800-1783868400@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:WindSync: Peter and the Wolf DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General Store \n \n \n \n \n \n WindSync performs a family-friendly show that brings classical music to life with an unforgettable cast of characters. Complete with costumes and choreography\, this engaging performance introduces the five wind instruments of the orchestra and concludes with an exciting retelling of Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev. Peter\, the wolf\, and their friends the duck\, the cat\, and the little bird will make a live appearance! \nYoung audience members are invited to come dressed as your favorite Peter and the Wolf character — a brave bird\, a sneaky cat\, a waddling duck\, or even the mighty wolf — and help bring the story to life! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $20 Standard$10 student/child \nAll tickets include NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/windsync-peter-and-the-wolf/ LOCATION:Rosen Concert Hall\, Broyhill Music Center\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classic Concert Series,Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Peter-and-the-Wolf_photo-by-Daniel-Ashworth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T193000 DTSTAMP:20260707T152317Z CREATED:20260324T140032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T152317Z UID:10000038-1783452600-1783452600@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Merz Trio DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General Store \n \n \n \n \n \n Brigid Coleridge\, ViolinJulia Yang\, CelloAmy Yang\, Piano \nHailed as “entrancing” (BBC Music Magazine) and “artists in the deepest sense of the word” (CutCommon)\, Merz Trio\, winners of the Naumburg\, Concert Artists Guild\, Fischoff and Chesapeake Competitions\, and recipients of a Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant\, have been lauded for their “stunning virtuosity… fresh and surprising interpretations” (Reading Eagle)\, and “perfection of intonation and ensemble” (Hudson Review). Merz Trio are passionately committed to reshaping the narrative of classical music through vibrantly dynamic programming and wide-ranging interdisciplinary collaboration. Their narrative programming style juxtaposes classical standards\, new music\, and their own arrangements of familiar and forgotten works\, fluidly interwoven and guided with speaking from the Trio’s members. \nPROGRAMClara’s Circle \nThis program traces friendship through the steps of Clara Wieck Schumann\, from 1857-1859\, by way of flowers. It reflects sentiments from her Blumentagebuch – her diary of pressed flowers – in which Clara left dedications to meaningful people and moments in her life. This precious book accompanied her as she toured throughout Europe and served as a record of relationships\, mourning and memory. Moving amongst Clara’s floral meditations\, we explore floriography in its romantic heyday and delight in the coded and the unspoken. With Clara\, we visit Robert\, Beethoven and Brahms\, and bring in a musical friend of our own\, Chris Rogerson (b. 1988). In River Songs\, Rogerson recalls family trips to Stehekin\, WA\, capturing its distinct topography and sense of nostalgia. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n $45 Standard$40 App State Faculty/Staff$20 student/child \nAll tickets include NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/merz-trio/ LOCATION:Rosen Concert Hall\, Broyhill Music Center\, 813 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classic Concert Series,Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/72dpi_IMG_2064.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T193000 DTSTAMP:20260615T165713Z CREATED:20260324T140010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T165713Z UID:10000049-1782934200-1782934200@appsummer.appstate.edu SUMMARY:Charlotte Symphony Orchestra DESCRIPTION:A Classic Concert Series Event\nPresenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer\, Christine Petti\, and Neil and Nancy SchaffelPrincipal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store\, Broyhill Family Foundation\, Catsman Foundation\, and Mast General Store \n \n \n \n \n \n Reflecting on the meaning of home\, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents a stirring program on the longing for beloved countrysides and pride of cherished folk music under the baton of Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees. Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony blends elements of the Czech composer’s heritage as he yearns for home with American musical influences in his excitement for a new land. Known for the moving “Simple Gifts” melody\, Copland’s Suite from Appalachian Spring offers a contrasting portrayal of a couple trying to establish their homestead in rural America in a work full of spirit and wonder. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\nContact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu\, call 828-262-4046\, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, or purchase online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doors for this performance open at 7pm; lobby opens at 6:30pm. \n$45 Tier 1$35 Tier 2$25 Tier 3$10 student/child \nApp State Faculty/Staff:$5 off Tiers 1\, 2 & 3 \nAll tickets include NC sales tax.Online sales are subject to ticket fees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\nParking can be challenging\, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.\n \n \n \n \n \n Accommodations\nApp State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability\, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Charlotte Symphony Orchestra\n \n \n \n \n \n Led by Grammy-winning Music Director Kwamé Ryan\, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is the oldest continuously operating symphony orchestra in the Carolinas and Charlotte’s most active performing arts group. Founded in 1932\, the CSO plays a leading cultural role in the Charlotte area and serves the community as a civic leader\, reflecting and uniting the region through the transformative power of live music. The CSO presents around 175 concerts each season\, between mainstage in Uptown Charlotte — in series of Classical\, Pops\, Movie\, and Family concerts and specials — and performances held across the community and surrounding region\, including CSO Roadshow concerts on the mobile stage. URL:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/event/charlotte-symphony-orchestra/ LOCATION:Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts\, 733 Rivers Street\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States CATEGORIES:Classic Concert Series,Classical Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appsummer.appstate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/72dpi_ChristopherJamesLees-3.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR